PARTS OF AN ESSAY

The purpose of this section is to introduce the topic and why it matters

• Body

• Thesis statement

• Introduction

The purpose of this section is to provide information and arguments

• Body

• conclusion

• Introduction

The purpose of this section is to summarize the main points

• Body

• conclusion

• Thesis statement

Place these ideas in a logical order

• Body

• Introduction

• Thesis statement

Explain why the topic matters. Why should we care?

• Body

• Introduction

• Thesis statement

Summarize the key ideas that supported your main point.

• Body

• Introduction

• Conclusion

Find out what style guide you are required to follow

• Reference list

• Introduction

• Conclusion

Identify the main ideas that support and develop your paper’s main point

• Reference list

• Introduction

• Thesis Statement

Introduce key terms, theories, or texts that will be discussed throughout the paper

• Reference list

• Introduction

• Thesis Statement

Develop each idea in a paragraph or series of paragraphs.

• body

• Introduction

• Thesis Statement